volunteer photography projects: giving back through photographs.

Photography is my profession, but it’s also how I connect with people, places, and stories that matter. I work on commercial commissions that allow me to do what I love, but some of my photography isn’t about business. Some work is about giving back.

One cause close to me is The Filo Project, an award-winning dementia care service in Devon. Their work is personal to me. I saw firsthand the life-changing support, care, and friendship they gave my Mum for over a year. Small group daycare in an intimate home setting is a model that treats people with dignity, patience, and warmth. Care that makes a difference.

In the early summer of 2025, I photographed for Col Collins’ JustGiving fundraising campaign for Prostate Cancer Research UK. The shoot was about more than portraits. It was about raising awareness of prostate cancer, encouraging men to get checked, and helping generate vital funds for ongoing research. Col gave his honesty and courage to the camera, and the images were shared to support a national conversation about men’s health.

I support causes that resonate with me, where photography can help raise awareness, tell a story, or make an impact. If you’d like to learn more about The Filo Project, you can read about their amazing work here.

Click my photograph above to Col Collins’ JustGiving page ‘Revealing the Naked Truth’ in aid of Prostate Cancer Research.

In June 2021, I photographed four Teignmouth gardens: Bay View, High Tor, Sea Vista, and Yannon Terrace, for the National Garden Scheme. Since 1927, this organisation has raised over £60 million for nursing and health charities, including Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie, Hospice UK, and The Queen’s Nursing Institute. It exists because garden owners, volunteers, and visitors believe in something bigger than themselves.